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Finally, Action on an Inquiry into Murdered, Missing Aboriginal Women
The Federal Government has taken the first step toward filling it’s promise of an inquiry into the fate of more than 1200 murdered and missing Aboriginal women. Read more details in this Globe and Mail story. The Government of Manitoba issued the following statement in response to the Federal announcement: The provincial government strongly supports the government…
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Health Sciences Centre Security Staff set to Strike Dec. 15th
About 80 Manitoba Government and General Employees’ Union Local 249 members, employed by the Health Sciences Centre as security staff, are set to strike on December 15th, 2015. The action follows a September 22nd lunch-hour rally that was held to draw public attention to the fact the workers have been without a negotiated collective agreement…
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Black History Month Comedy Fundraiser on December 10th!
December 10th! Save the date! The month of February, 2016 is Black History Month. The Theme for the month is “Upward we thrive…Celebrating 35!” That’s a reference to the 35th anniversary of the event being celebrated in Winnipeg and the Black History Month Celebration Committee, including representation from the MFL’s Workers of Colour Committee, is…
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Province Announces Legislation for Paid Leave for Victims of Domestic Violence
PAID LEAVE, JOB PROTECTION FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE The Manitoba government will be introducing groundbreaking proposed changes to the Employment Standards Code that would give victims of domestic violence the right to time off work without fear of job loss, give employees a new leave for long-term illness and injury, and extend the length…
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Long-time Labour Activist Buffy Burrell Passes On
Buffy Burrell By now, you have learned that Sister Buffy Burrell has passed on, last Friday, November 20th, 2015. Sister Buffy Burrell became a member and dedicated activist with the Manitoba Government Employee’s Association in 1973. She served as Area 6 Director from 1979 to 1980, and Area 7 Director from 1980 to 1981. In…